All elected township officials will soon have their term of office begin no earlier than Dec. 1 following the November general election. Senate Bill 240, sponsored by Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Bloomfield Twp.) and approved by the House, will change the term of office for all elected township officers to commence at noon on Dec. 1 following the officer’s November election. The bill is part of a four-bill package that will also move the start date for all newly elected city and village officials to Dec. 1. The legislation has been discussed in previous sessions but never received final approval. Two of four bills in the package have been presented to the governor, and SB 240 along with the fourth bill are expected to be presented next week for signature. MTA will update members once the measure is signed into law.
Michigan Townships Association
